Obituaries

Mar 27, 2022

Mrs. Cheryl Ann Smith of Jonesboro departed this life on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born August 10, 1952, to the late Ivan and Joan Havert.

Cheryl would always spend time caring for her animals, gardening, cooking, and always loved spending time with her family. She cared for any animals, so...

Mar 27, 2022

LaWanda Elouise Timms, 93, passed away March 27, 2022, at St. Bernards Villa in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was affectionately known as Mimi by her family.

She was born December 3, 1928, to the late Floyd and Eula Faye Thomas of Black Oak, Arkansas.

LaWanda graduated as Valedictorian of her high school class in 1946 and...

Mar 27, 2022

Wilburn Lewis Morrison, 85, of rural Jonesboro passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022 at his home.

Wilburn was born October 9, 1936 at Herget to Oscar Morrison and Charline Gaither Morrison. He attended the former Bay-Brown School District while chopping and picking cotton.

Wilburn dropped out of high school his senior year to “seek his...

Mar 24, 2022

David was born on April 11, 1944 in Minden, Louisiana to Katherine and Troy Beavers. He entered into rest on Thursday, March 24, 2022. He was a member of Homer Church of Christ. He enjoyed being with his family and cookouts.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Katherine and Troy, brother Johnny Beavers, and sister...

Mar 24, 2022

Donald Morgan, 83, of Williford, formerly of Trumann, died at his home on March 24, 2022. He worked for Singer Sewing Machines for thirty years. He enjoyed fishing and telling jokes with family and friends.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings, Bud Morgan, Elvis Morgan, Ruby Elrod, and June Broadaway....

Mar 23, 2022

Marvin Thomas Hagaman, born May 1, 1940 in Stuttgart departed this earth March 23, 2022.

Marvin was preceded in death by his mother, Bobbie Thomas Hagaman; a brother Robin and sister Paula.

Marvin married his High School sweetheart, Mary Mahfouz, recently celebrating their 60 th anniversary. He is also survived by their three children and...

Mar 22, 2022

Louis Eugene Burns born March 1, 1939, went to be with his heavenly father, March 22, 2022.  He was born in Tyronza, AR to the late Willie and Molly Burns.

Louis was a farmer all his life and enjoyed working outside more than anything.

In addition to his parents Louis is preceded in death by...

Mar 20, 2022

Theresa Loraze Bridger, 71, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Sunday, March 20, 2022. She was born on January 25, 1951, to the late Roy Wiles, Jr. and Grace Wiles.

Theresa lived in Jonesboro most of her life and worked for many years at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center. Theresa was a very special person in...

Mar 19, 2022

Roger Harmon, 86, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on March 19, 2022 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Roger was born in Hardy on August 14, 1935 to the late Nettie and William Harmon. In addition to his parents, Roger is preceded in death by his brothers, Bill, Harl, Mike, and Lanis; and sisters,...

Mar 18, 2022

Nancy Ann Gregory, 90, of Bono passed from this life Friday, March 18, 2022 at her home. She was born March 29, 1931 in Troy, Tennessee to the late Quinton Howell White and Elizabeth Mae (Hughes) White.

After graduating from Blytheville High School, Nancy went on to nursing school in Memphis, Tennessee. She returned to Blytheville and...

Mar 18, 2022

Herbert Clyde Davis, 86, of Jonesboro, died Friday, March 18. 2022, at his home. He was born in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to John Leo Davis and Laura Belle Hicks Davis.  He retired from the US Navy, as a Sr. Chief Commissary Specialist, having served in the Korean War and the Vietnam War.  He served as a band director while...

Mar 18, 2022

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William “Van” VanDerGriff, 78, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Friday, March 18, 2022 at his home. He was born to the late E. Durell and Lucille VanDerGriff on December 2, 1943 in Trumann. Van was an avid Arkansas Razorback Fan and could always be seen wearing his Razorback gear. He was a...

Mar 18, 2022

Bruce W. Blackwell, 74, passed away Friday, March 18, 2022, at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Bruce was born November 1, 1947, in El Dorado, Arkansas to Charles and Dorothea Blackwell.  He was raised and attended school there graduating from El Dorado High School in 1965.  He began his college education at...

Mar 15, 2022

Donald M. Coleman, 85, a lifetime resident of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born in Jonesboro to O. Q. and Lucy Coleman on November 28, 1936. He was a member and a deacon at Bethany Baptist Church. Hobbies included camping, boating, hunting and old cars and old motorcycles. The family still has...

Mar 15, 2022

Ethel Mae Stevens, 73, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. She was born to the late James Matlock and Elvenia Hamilton on May 4, 1948 in Dyess, Arkansas. She worked for Wal-Mart for almost 15 years before ultimately retiring. Ethel enjoyed fishing and spending time with family. In addition to her parents, Ethel is...

Mar 14, 2022

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Fred Wilburn Engelken, age 90 years, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022, at his home in Jonesboro, AR surrounded by his loving family. Preceding him in death were his parents, Louie Engelken and Violet (Elzy) Engelken, brother James Engelken, nephew Richard (“Rick”) Engelken, paternal grandparents Henry and Elizabeth Engelken, Henry’s second wife Lana...

Mar 12, 2022

Bertha Mae “Bert” Schoenborn, 97, of Jonesboro passed away on March 12, 2022 at The Cottages of Belle Meade in Paragould, Arkansas. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.  Bert was a 1942 graduate of Holy Angels Academy in Jonesboro.  When she moved to St. Louis, she was the President of the Republican Women’s Club in St....

Mar 11, 2022

Friday, March 11, 2022 Stefanie Renee Pemberton 56, succumbed to a lengthy illness. We lost her much too soon, but she will now enjoy the eternal rest and peace she so richly deserves. Stefanie grew up in Bay and Jonesboro, graduating in 1983 from Jonesboro High School. She lived in Jonesboro all her life except for a brief residency...

Mar 11, 2022

Max Vernon Tarkington, 74 of Jonesboro passed from this life March 11, 2022 at NEA Baptist Hospital.  He was born November 28, 1947 to the late Irven and Clara Chapman Tarkington in Casa Grande, Arizona.  Max proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.  He owned his own construction and trucking company.  Max was a member Central...

Mar 11, 2022

Donald Ray Bearden, 63, of Jonesboro passed from this life Friday, March 11, 2022 St. Bernards Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born in Jonesboro on October 16, 1958 to the late Roy and Eva Bearden.

Donald lived in Jonesboro all of his life and was of the Christian faith. He was a long time...